SUMMARY:

• I Design and Implement Client and Server architecture solution, as it pertains to client applications, server services
• Operating Systems in an Enterprise infrastructure, Analyze and recommend and deploy strategy for infrastructure applications
• Provide system architecture strategy and roadmaps for Client/Server Implementations of various Microsoft, Citrix, and VMware based solutions.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Microsoft Server 2003, 2008 R2, 2012 R2 Windows 7, Windows 10
• Windows IIS, AD, DNS
• Citrix Access Gateway, Citrix EdgeSight, Storefront 3.0
• Citrix XenDesktop 2 - 7.5, XenApp 3.5-7.7, Citrix PVS
• Hyper-V, AppV, Xenclient
• VMware VSphere Client 5.5
• Solar Winds,VEAP, Desktop Director, Citrix Streaming Profiler
• VBScript, Unix, PowerShell CLI, Service Now

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, Miamisburg, OH

Responsibilities:

• I Migrated Windows 2003 R2 server to Windows 2008 R2 and Windows 2003 R2 server to Windows 2012 R2 in a new Citrix environment, provisioning servers and upgrading from XenApp 5 to XenApp 7.5,
• I Implemented XenApp, XenServer, and XenDesktops with deployment of servers utilizing PVS,
• I Managed virtualized infrastructures with XenApp 6.5 and VMware vSphere 5.5,
• Responsible for working with multiple project teams to accomplish the deployment or integration of third-party applications in the Citrix environment,
• I configured and migrated Windows 7 desktops to Windows 10 desktops and created virtual desktops,
• I Worked with multiple project teams to accomplish the deployment or integration of third-party applications in the Citrix and VMWare environments,
• I was responsible for handling L2, and L3 issues reported by the applications & infrastructure support help desk utilizing the Service Now ticketing application,

Confidential,

Responsibilities:

• Provide network troubleshooting with respects to VMware VSphere, XenApp, XenDesktop sessions.
• Managing virtualized infrastructures with XenApp (6.1, 6.5) and VMware vSphere 5, 5.5, 6.0.
• Assessing, planning, and performing physical to virtual server conversions (P2Vs) and vcloud Automation Center
• Deploying environment with Hyper-V and App-V.
• PowerShell scripting and SCCM application deployment.
• Responsible for the installation, configuration and maintenance of thin-client technologies
• Working with physical and virtual servers and chassis servers
• Design and implementation of XenApp, XenServer, and XenDesktops with deployment of servers utilizing PVS.
• Configuring high availability to effectively monitor network and hardware issues, virtual server restarts, and protect workloads in a cluster.
• User support documentation and change management process and deployment releases.

Confidential,

Responsibilities:

• Provide network troubleshooting with respects to VMware, XenApp, Xendesktop sessions
• Managing virtualized infrastructures with VMware vSphere 5.0
• Assessing, planning and performing physical to virtual server conversions (P2Vs)
• Responsible for migrating 4000 XenDesktops to a new VM Host using VMotion with Powershell scripting
• Responsible for the installation, configuration and maintenance of Thin-client technologies (XenApp/Desktop)
• Maintain documentation regarding daily operations

Confidential, Cincinnati, OH

Responsibilities:

• Provide Citrix XenApp technical support for systems residing in centers as well as remote enterprise support for distributed sites and offshore users.
• Provide Terminal Services 2003/2008r2 technical support.
• Provide Citrix XenDesktop 5/5.5 technical support for systems.
• Provide Terminal Services 2003/2008r2 technical support for systems.
• Implemented Citrix XenApp and XenDesktop solutions for projects with users, applications, operations, and technical support teams.
• Work with vendors on upgrades and/or problem resolutions within a Citrix environment.
• Provide support of the physical and virtual server infrastructures and meet and exceed our customers’ SLAs.
• Architecture implementation with VMware ESX/VSphere/XenServer technology, PVS.
• Application packing utilizing Citrix Streaming Profiler, SCCM and PowerShell
• Analyze Microsoft patches and how they fit into the environment.

Senior System Engineer,

Confidential, Cincinnati, OH,

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing Netware and NDS Windows 2000/2003/2008 in Active Directory.
• Management of Domain Controllers, DHCP, DNS, WSUS, IAS, Group Policies, print and web servers.
• Deployed VMware ESX hosts, defined and automated company standards for configuration.
• Physical, Virtual and Dell Chassis Servers
• Provide Citrix XenApp technical suppose for systems residing in our centers as well as remote.
• Design, install, and configure VMware ESX (3.5), ESXi, and VSphere 4 environments with Virtual Center Management, LabManager, Consolidated Backup, DRS, HA.
• Postini Management and Veam backup solving technical and performance issues within Citrix and VMWare.
• Design, install, and configure VMware ESX (3.5), ESXi, and vSphere 4.1 environments with Virtual Center Management, LabManager, Consolidated Backup, DRS, HA.
• Provided after-hours on-call 24/7 support.
• Developing and updating documentation library, best practice, procedural and installation documents.
• Work with vendors on upgrades and/or problem resolutions within Citrix environments.
• Create policies and procedures for Active Directory.
• Responsible for backup policy creation, management and execution for all OS and application types.
• Monitor scheduled backups and restores and Veam Backup for Vmware servers

Confidential, Louisville, KY

Responsibilities:

• Rebuilding the Citrix XenApp 6 Test Environment, installing Citrix license server, and creating Citrix zones.
• Implementing multi-site network with over 65,000 users.
• Upgrading test environment to Web Interface 5.3.
• Implement a plan to install all patches.
• Design, implement, and manage a Citrix Edge sight, Provisioning Server Infrastructure, and Windows 2003.
• NFS Gateway for NetWare 6.5.
• Implement and publish applications on a Citrix server.
• Manage ICA clients.
• Manage Citrix Profiles in a Windows AD environment.
• Application packaging with SCCM.

Confidential,

Responsibilities:

• Perform general Citrix administration duties with the current Citrix XenApps and Desktops Farm.
• Implement a migration plan for users that are currently in a “thin client” model.
• Design, implement, and manage a Citrix Provisioning Server Infrastructure and Windows 2003.
• Create XenServers and XenDesktops for virtual environment.
• Tested all applications and created images for Windows XP and Windows 7.
• Implement and publish applications on a Citrix server.
• Manage ICA clients.
• Implement Citrix XenApp and XenDesktop solutions for projects with users, applications, operations, and technical support teams, includes following detailed server designs for given application solutions.
• Deliverables for all phases of design, deployment, and support documentation.
• Package applications for installation on Windows Server 2003.
• Manage Citrix Profiles in a Windows AD environment.

Confidential, Dayton, OH

Responsibilities:

• Performed general Citrix administration duties with the current Citrix XenApps and Desktops Farm.
• Implemented a migration plan for users that are currently using a Wyse Thin Clients.
• Designed, implemented, and managed a Citrix XenServer 4.5 Infrastructure and Windows 2003.
• Designed and implemented Citrix XP to Citrix 4.5 migration plans.
• Implemented and published applications on a Citrix server.
• Managed ICA clients.
• Packaged applications for installation on Windows Server 2003.
• Managed Citrix Profiles in a Windows AD environment.
• Implemented and configured a new Windows 2003 Domain Controller for a new office.
• Provided regular monitoring of client network performance and activity.
• Upgraded desktops from Windows XP to Windows 7.
• Set up and maintained users, groups, and permissions.
• Performed network patching and remediation.

Confidential, Miamisburg OH

Responsibilities:

• Oversaw management of communications and connection solutions, including local area networks, company web sites, and intranet and internet applications.
• Participated in the design, installation, and maintenance of Microsoft Active Directory.
• Packaged web applications for deployment to Microsoft Web Services, ISA servers, Microsoft IIS, and Tomcat servers.
• Hosted and managed Web sphere Applications Servers.
• Developed and administered policies for information security.
• Performed Microsoft IIS 6.0/7.0 web server system administration.
• Performed Windows (2000, 2003 and 2008) system administration.
• Performed patch management with Marimba.
• Deployed and maintained antivirus software, system patches, and all host security activities.
• Supported firewalls and intrusion detection hardware and software.
• Established service level agreements with end users.
• Performed Active Directory migration, setup, and implementation.
• Provided on-call technical support to the Elsevier supported applications and system.
• Conducted network security audits.
• Installed, configured, and maintained Windows NT, 2000, 2003, and 2008.
• Provided third-level support, researched, evaluated, and recommended hardware and software.
• Responsible for backup policy creation, management, and execution for all OS and application types.
• Monitored and scheduled backups and restores.
• Managed Apache Tomcat application server.
• Managed content and design of websites using a combination of HTML/CSS, FrontPage, and ASP pages.
• Administered VMWare ESX (2.0 and 3.0) servers and support.
• Participated in project-related activities and led large-scale projects.